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Job Title:    Clinical Officer (3 Fresher Jobs)

Organization: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Duty Station: Butenga Health Center IV, Rwashameire Health Center IV, Kakuuto Health Center IV, Uganda

About US:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles, California. AIDS Healthcare Foundation is registered in Uganda as AIDS Healthcare Foundation – Uganda Cares (AHF-Uganda Cares) which is collaboration between the Uganda Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV and AIDS services; including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.

Job Summary:  The Clinical Officer leads the provision of quality clinical care ensuring right diagnosis and prescription is provided to clients in a timely manner and makes appropriate referrals for better management of cases. Participates in capacity building of junior staff through coaching, mentorship and conducting regular CMEs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of supervisor.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Reviews laboratory test results and other reports.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition;
• Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, occupational therapy or related therapeutic procedures, refills medication.
• Supervises nurses, HIV Medics and ART Aides and any other staff.
• Implement MoH and AHF guidelines in providing HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council
• Two years of experience in managing HIV positive patients.
• In-depth knowledge of antiretroviral Therapy as well as the current HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment guidelines

How to Apply:

All candidates should Email their applications (cover letter and updated CV only) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB – any larger email will not be considered.

Deadline: 15^th April 2024

NB: Attach application letter, CV and All relevant documents.

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